What Would It Mean to Say That Intelligence Is a Polygenic

question 26

Multiple Choice

What would it mean to say that intelligence is a polygenic trait?

• A) This trait is determined by environmental influences and is not controlled by specific genes.
• B) This trait is determined purely by specific genes and cannot be modified by the external environment.
• C) This trait is the product of the interaction of many different genes, not the expression of a single gene.
• D) This trait is controlled by genes on the sex chromosome, and so differs significantly between males and females.

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Definitions:

Correlational Research

A type of research methodology that aims to determine the degree to which two or more variables are related without manipulation by the researcher.

Cause-Effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), indicating a connection between actions or occurrences.

Experimentation

The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation to explore a hypothesis or examine the effects of variables.

Correlated

When two or more variables are related in some way, with changes in one variable associated with changes in another.